92 Poker Machines
241 Princes Hwy, Hallam 3803 Tel: 8786 0200
City of Casey.
Licensed to Tabcorp.
Hotel Website
2006 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2005 VCGR Community Benefit Statement

Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $13,834,789 at $150,378 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $14,532,947 at $157,967 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $15,652,925 at $170,140 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $16,124,054 at $175,261 per pokie

10 April 2008 Inspection Notes:

'Cannot Win' talker signs
15 pokies had the Hallam Hotel Gaming Menu affixed. 36 pokies had signs affixed against the animated reels. The 29 signs affixed to the top box and the balance of pokies had signs placed so as not to be visible when looking into the animated reels on the video play face.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
No. Space under construction. An ATM sign hung from ceiling is visible in the gaming room but not from any pokie.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
11 paces

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None

Number of Player Information Posters
6. 2 were placed in dark corners to the right of the entrance.

Eating in Gaming Room
Yes.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes. Complimentary service. Saw used cups by the pokies.

Visibility from Bistro Area
There was a glass and wood wall with doors that were closed. Wooden blinds were on the windows had been angled so that there was vision between the areas.

Kid's Play Area
Not observed.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices On doors and poles at far end of car park.

General Comments
External clock in cashier's area wall.
Using "You Can Feel It" Tabaret reserved sign posters implying that the longer one plays the surer the gambler might feel that a jackpot is coming. Otherwise, why reserve?
Poster in TV area for live entertainment coming to the hotel, a poster for members night, and a poster advertising gaming room hours from 22 October were the only posters not promoting particular pokie features. There was a "Let's Deal $500" but it was not clear what this was for.
The bistro had a separate entrance.
In 2005, the City of Casey articulated a Gaming Policy. "The policy adopts a balanced approach to gaming that recognises the need to maximise the benefits of electronic gaming to the Casey community and minimise adverse impacts." You can download the policy here from the City's website or view the attachment at the bottom of this wiki page.

28 August 2008 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker signs
Sign on pokie # 27 was on top box. Signs on pokies 20 and 82 were placed opposite the animated reels. Signs were placed above the video screen on pokies 1, 3-5, 16, 22, 53, 58, 67, 77, 78, and 83. The balence were placed so that the bottom of the sign is opposite the credit line.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
No. An ATM sign remains hung from ceiling is visible in the gaming room but not from any pokie.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None

Number of Player Information Posters
7. 1 placed in a corner. Another placed in the TV area of the gaming room.

Eating in Gaming Room
Yes.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes. Complimentary service.

Visibility from Bistro Area
There was a glass and wood wall with doors that were closed. Wooden blinds were on the windows were angled so that there was complete vision between the areas.

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet?
Yes with supply of cards.

Clock on wall
Circular clock above the door frame in the cashier's area.

Posters in Gaming Room
11 for gambling including Member's Night. Let's Deal display plus spinning wheel. In TV/bar area there was a large poster for upcoming rock acts. 1 x Karoke. 1 x alchoholic drink.

General Comments
During the inspection there was a public address announcement. The announcement promoted the Wild Cash jackpots. It informed gamblers which pokies were jackpotting and what the jackpots were on those pokies.

Web Site Inspection - 27 March 2009

Offers childs menu as follows:

Kids Meals
Options include:

• Mini Roast of the Day
• Spaghetti Carbonara
• Fish and Chips (grilled or fried)
• Chicken Parmagiana
• Chicken Schnitzel
• Nuggets and Chips
• Cheese Burger

26 June 2009 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker signs
Signs were placed so that the bottom of the sign is opposite the credit line.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
No. An ATM sign remains hung from ceiling is visible in the gaming room but not from any pokie.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
AHA produced cards near cashier.

Number of Player Information Posters
9

Eating in Gaming Room
Yes. Menu in holders. Woman gambler at pokie #83 had coffee while gambling.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes. Complimentary service.

Visibility from Bistro Area
There was a glass and wood wall with doors that were closed. Wooden blinds were on the windows were angled so that there was complete vision between the areas.

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet?
Yes with supply of cards.

Clock on wall
Yes.

General Comments
In the entrance to the bistro, the following machines were installed: Win Everytime, Toy Soldier, Stacker and Chocoholic.
RTP was over 92 on King of Thebes $1 pokie.
Although mentioned, the Kid's Menu is no longer posted on this venue's web site.